Assistant Professor - Religions of Transnational East Asia

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is inviting applications for a full-time tenure stream position for an Assistant Professor specializing in Religions of Transnational East Asia. Responsibilities include innovative research, teaching across departments, and contributing to multi-methodological studies. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in academia.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Equity and accessibility accommodations

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Publications in top-ranked journals or forthcoming works.
• Strong research statement and teaching dossier.

Responsibilities

• Engage in innovative and independent research.
• Teach courses in the Department for the Study of Religion and East Asian Studies.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary and multi-methodological research.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching excellence

Language proficiency

Education

Ph.D. in Study of Religion or East Asian Studies

Job description

Assistant Professor - Religions of Transnational East Asia

Date Posted: 09/16/2025; Closing Date: 11/06/2025, 11:59PM ET; Req ID: 43540; Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing); Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science; Department: Department for the Study of Religion; Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Overview

The Department for the Study of Religion and the Department of East Asian Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Religions of Transnational East Asia. This will be a joint appointment between the Department for the Study of Religion (60%) and the Department of East Asian Studies (40%). The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

Engage in innovative and independent research and establish an outstanding, competitive, externally funded program. Teach courses in both the Department for the Study of Religion and the Department of East Asian Studies. Contribute to interdisciplinary and multi-methodological research and teaching, focusing on the historical and/or contemporary processes of the making and unmaking of religion in transnational East Asia.

Qualifications

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in the Study of Religion, East Asian Studies, or a related discipline by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. Evidence of research excellence includes publications in top-ranked journals or forthcoming works meeting high international standards, a strong research statement, conference presentations, awards, and strong referee letters. Language proficiency is expected in the candidate’s area of research. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided via a teaching dossier and strong letters of reference.

Application Process

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; one recent writing sample; and a teaching dossier including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations. Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to academic excellence, and applicants should demonstrate commitment to these values through their materials.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Toronto is committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly welcome applicants from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. Diversity statements and related commitments should be included in the application materials.

Additional Information

Applicants must provide the names and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will solicit letters of reference after an application submission. Ensure referees submit updated letters by the closing date. Submission guidelines and additional details are available in the candidate FAQ and online at the application portal. All materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by November 6, 2025. Canadians and permanent residents have priority among qualified candidates.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. Diversity and inclusion are considered essential to our academic mission.

Accessibility

The University strives to be accessible and inclusive, and provides accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional materials into one or two PDF/MS Word files. For questions about this position, contact Tanya Proulx at [e-mail].